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Plastic components for transport and rail

Robust plastic components for rolling stock, signalling systems and transport infrastructure, meeting fire, smoke and toxicity requirements.

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70+ Years Experience
Design, Tool & Mould Service
200,000+ Parts Per Week
16 Machines, 25T to 500T
Made in Britain
Transport & Rail

Plastic Components for Transport and Rail

Rail and transport applications have specific requirements around fire performance, UV resistance, dimensional stability and long service life. We are experienced in producing components for rail interiors, signage and safety equipment, often in small batches to maintain equipment that has been in service for decades.

With over 70 years of manufacturing experience, ISO 9001 certification since 1989, and a team that understands the specific demands of your sector, we deliver components that perform where it matters.

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200k+
Parts Per Week
70+
Years Experience
ISO
9001 Since 1989
UK
Made in Surrey
What customers say

Trusted by manufacturers who measure us

Results from our 2024 customer satisfaction survey.

100%
Confirmed we meet their requirements
98%
Overall satisfaction score
100%
Product quality satisfaction
96%
Confidence in our competence and capacity

Source: Broanmain customer satisfaction survey, 2024

What We Offer

Materials and Capabilities

Materials We Process

  • FR grades (rail compliant)
  • UV-stabilised polymers
  • Glass-filled Nylon
  • PBT
  • Phenolic (thermoset)
  • DMC/BMC
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Our Capabilities

  • Fire-performance rated materials
  • UV resistance for outdoor use
  • Long service life validation
  • Full documentation and traceability
  • Compression moulding for thermosets
  • Batch consistency over decades
Our Manufacturing

Typical Applications

Examples of what we manufacture for this sector.

Rail interior fittings

Signage and wayfinding

Safety equipment

Electrical distribution

Seat components

Door and window parts

Featured Case Study
Industrial

Fireco

A premium and unique door release concept, the radio-activated DorMag Pro is gearing up to roll off production lines this summer at Dorking-based Broanmain Plastics.

Broanmain Plastics - Fireco, product, fire safety equipment, 2022
Case Study
98% Satisfaction
100% On-Time Delivery
4.9/5 Customer Rating

*Based on customer survey 2024

Frequently Asked

Questions about plastic components for transport and rail

How We Can Help

Our core services that support your sector.

Injection Moulding

11 machines from 25 to 500 tonnes. Over 200,000 precision components every week.

Compression Moulding

Thermoset specialists since 1956. Phenolic, DAP, epoxy and DMC/BMC processing.

Tool Making

In-house toolroom. Over 200 bespoke projects from concept to production-ready tooling.

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Need transport and rail plastic components?

We manufacture components for rolling stock interiors, signalling equipment and trackside infrastructure that meet EN 45545 fire safety standards.